For the weather
May, June and September. Dry, and marginally quieter than midsummer.
Before you book
Best Time for a Retreat in Bali
April to October is the short answer. The longer one is about what you are willing to trade.
In short
The dry season, roughly April to October, has lower rainfall and more predictable weather, which is what outdoor practice and ceremony need — and it is also when prices are highest and retreats fill first.
- Dry season: April to October
- Peak demand: April to September
- Rainy season: November to March
What it involves
Three ways to time it
Depending on which of these matters most to you.
For the price
February and March. Wetter, cheaper, and rain mostly falls in the afternoon.
For availability
Book six to eight weeks ahead in dry season, less outside it.
The rainy season is not a write-off
Rain here arrives in heavy afternoon bursts rather than settling in for the day, and mornings — when most practice happens — are frequently clear.
What you trade is certainty. If your retreat has outdoor ceremony fixed to a date, come in the dry months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Check your dates
Tell us roughly when you can travel and what you are hoping for. We will come back with what is realistic.
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